(Photo courtesy of Jim McKenzie)
(Lancaster, Pa., July 5, 2023) – The Long Island Ducks defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers 12-4 on Wednesday evening in the second of a three-game midweek series at Clipper Magazine Stadium.
Lancaster jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning versus Long Island starting pitcher McKenzie Mills on a run-scoring double by Andretty Cordero and RBI base knocks from Ariel Sandoval and Joseph Carpenter. The Ducks tied the game at three one half-inning later against Barnstormers starter Spencer Johnston thanks two a two-run double off the bat of Brantley Bell and a wild pitch thrown by Johnston that allowed Bell to hustle down the line from third base with the tying-run.
The visitors took the lead for good in the fourth scoring three times for a 6-3 advantage as Alex Dickerson belted a solo home run to right field and Bell launched a two-run shot to right center. Brian Goodwin’s leadoff tater in the fifth made it 7-4 Flock, while Chance Sisco and Goodwin continued the home run barrage in the sixth as Sisco blasted a two-run shot and Goodwin hit a solo tater for his second of the ballgame as the Ducks extended their advantage to 10-4. Long Island completed their scoring outburst in the seventh by way of an RBI single from Dickerson and a run-scoring double from Bell to give the game its final score of 12-4 as the Flock scored double-digit runs for the second consecutive ballgame.
Mills (1-1) earned the win as the southpaw pitched five innings on the mound, allowing four runs on six hits, walking two and striking out four. Johnston (1-1) suffered the loss, giving up ten runs on nine hits (five home runs) in six innings of work, walking while and striking out five.
Bell finished with three extra-base hits, including a pair of doubles, a home run, five RBI’s, two runs scored, and a walk while Long Island hit five home runs in a ballgame for the second time in 2023, tying a season-high.
Long Island and Lancaster conclude their three-game series on Thursday night. First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Clipper Magazine Stadium. Fans can follow all the action live on Flo Baseball by CLICKING HERE. Right-hander Matt Solter (3-2, 6.59) gets the nod for the Ducks against Lancaster righty Brent Teller (4-3, 6.40).
Long Island returns home on Tuesday, July 11, to begin another three-game set with Lancaster. Game time is slated for 6:35 p.m., with the Fairfield Properties Ballpark gates opening at 5:35 (5:20 for full season ticket holders). It’s a Triple Play Tuesday at the ballpark, and if the Ducks turn a triple play during the game, one lucky fan will win $25,000. Simply sign up prior to first pitch at the Ticket Kiosk on the main concourse to be eligible. Tickets for the game, and all Ducks games, are available by visiting the Fairfield Properties Ballpark box office, calling (631) 940-TIXX or CLICKING HERE.
The Long Island Ducks are members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, a Professional Partner League of Major League Baseball. Over 8.5 million fans have enjoyed the Ducks brand of affordable, fun entertainment at Fairfield Properties Ballpark since inception in 2000. For further information, visit LIDucks.com or call 631-940-DUCK (3825).
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